Does Costco make you fat??

I have 10 Costco's within 15 miles of my house. My area (beach adjacent southern CA) seems to have fewer obese people than the average in America. So not a lot of obese people at the Costco I go to. And the non-obese sample eaters buzz around the sample tables like flies! Respectfully I think this may be confirmation bias on your part.

I go to Sams and Costco and walk right by the food court. Out of sight out of mind. I miss Pizza and will not introduce it into my diet for that reason. Like most here, If I eat carbs, I want more. So many healthy choices at Sams and Costco, I like the meat selection at Costco. Costco is no different than any other store or shopping experience, it is what we choose to put in our mouth that can make or break us.

our addiction is what has made us fat. Well at least for me it did.

i guess I could blame the food network on my eating at night time. Watching it is a trigger for me.

The people I have seen at Costco are usually older people who like a deal on lunch. I have not seen really anyone obese there.

now Walmart is a different story. Also people wear their Pjs there which drives me nuts

I love my Costco. Most people shopping in my Costco are average in size. I love their samples. A lot of time they sample foods like RTE main dishes. They also sample sweets - but even if I get that- I very seldom eat that. Even last Friday I went shopping and I had a sample of smoked salmon, sausage, and they had also ;lamb. They were carbs with the meat- but I chose not to eat them.

I got some samples of chocolate covered almonds and some other chocolate candies, and I picked them. But I gave them away.

They don't force anyone to get samples. as for food court - I don't eat that, but my partner likes it once in a while.

sounds like you are on a slippery slope to me....no reason to ever have pop or soda....it is not Costco, it is what YOU put in your mouth. There are some healthy options there....check them out

I have never noticed this in Costco near me. I will have to pay closer attention next time. My recollection feels mostly normal size people. I walk by food court and never eat there. Never been a fast food frequenter. One blessing and not a temptation for me.

Everyone here knows I am addicted to Costco Food Court? I never go there or buy anything from there. The samples are very easy to say "no" too. I do love buying meats and other items there as they have the best prices. I make individual servings and freeze!

Just say No my friend

Cabin111, the only one who can make you gain weight is you. Just because Costco provides samples doesn't mean you have to partake. Nobody will twist your arm and make you purchase and drink a soft drink or eat a polish dog. Your choice, your consquences.

Tired...Walked about 4-5 miles today (hot in CA). OH took down my photo!! We deleted it on our phone and on our email...It shows how Costco covers their backside from lawsuits. My flip phone camera doesn't work well and my wife's Apple phone is full...Oh well.

There were never any photos in your post. I think you may have tried to link to a file on your computer without uploading it to an image hosting service.

OH didn't do anything.